Grapefruit is a citrus fruit that has a sweet and acid taste and provides many health benefits. It’s a good source of flavonoids, fiber, vitamin C, folic acid and potassium. The most popular varieties of grapefruit are pink, white and red.  The pink and red have a sweeter taste than the white one. Other than [...]

Pears are a great source of soluble fiber, vitamin C, B2 and E, copper and potassium. This fruit is good for people who suffer from diabetes as it helps to control blood sugar levels. There are different types of pears that vary in size, shape and color. The most popular are Anjou, Bartlett, Comice and [...]

Hemorrhoid pain relief does not come easy. Acute pain, such as hemorrhoid pain, is disabling and makes most people irrational; sufferers struggle to take care of their bodies through the pain. On top of this, hemorrhoid pain relief isn’t simple—it’s difficult to achieve, as those of you who have suffered from painful hemorrhoids know. Because [...]

Summer squash belongs to the gourd family and is available all year round, but its peak season is between May and July.  Due to its high water and carotene content it helps to prevent dehydratation and the damaging effects of the sun. There are some varieties of summer squash, which include zucchini, pattypan squash and [...]

Okra is a good source of minerals and vitamins.  It’s available all year round, but its peak season is summer.  Okra is rich in fiber, vitamin A, B6 and C, folic acid, rivoflavin, calcium, zinc and thiamin. One cup (100 grams) of okra provides 31 calories, 2 grams of protein and 3.2 grams of fiber.  [...]

Cauliflower is a vegetable that belongs to the cruciferous family, it provides many nutritional benefits to your health.  It’s low in calories, contains folates, fiber and vitamin B and C. 1 cup (100 grams) of cauliflower provides 25 calories, 2 grams of fiber and 1.92 grams of protein.  The highest nutritional component of this vegetable [...]

Brussels sprouts are part of the cabbage family.  They are usually green but some of them tend to turn red.  Brussels sprouts contain a good source of folic acid, vitamin C and K, fiber and potassium. 1 cup (100 grams) of Brussels sprouts contains 65 calories, 6.4 grams of fiber and 5.64 grams of protein.  [...]

Corn is a complex carbohydrate, a good source of essential fatty acids and fiber.  One Cup (100 grams) of corn provides 86 calories, 2.0 grams of fiber and 3.7 grams of protein.  It is also rich in folate, which is good for pregnant women as it helps to generate new cells and is known to [...]

Snap peas are also known as snow peas or sugar snap peas.  Usually they are available in spring and winter.  This vegetable belongs to legume family and it is rich in iron, magnesium and calcium.  It’s also a good source of vitamin C and A, riboflavin, niacin and potassium. Snap peas are low in calories [...]

Asparagus has been used in the treatment of rheumatism and arthritis, but they are also good if you are suffering from hemorrhoids, as they are a great source of dietary fiber.  They are also rich in iron, phosphorous, vitamin K, A and C, folic acid and potassium.  On the other hand asparagus provides more protein [...]